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isis presence in afghanistan. again, thank you for your service to the nation. >> general campbell. >> chairman mccain thank you very much for the opportunity to appear before you today. i'm honored to lead and represent the men and women of the forces in afghanistan. thank you for your steadfast support. do to your leadership and commitment they are the best trained, equipped the nation has deployed. i like to pay tribute to our military families. in many ways our frequent absences from home are harder on them than on us. i like to recognize the over 2200 servicemen and women killed this action in afghanistan and the over 20,000 plus wounded. each day we stride to bring meaning to their sacrifices. we honor their memories and loved ones by continuing to build a secure and stable afghanistan and by protecting our own homeland. over 13 years have passed since 9/11 attacks. we haven't forgotten why we came to afghanistan and why we remain. ensure another terrorist attack has not occurred. it's been seven months sinc
isis presence in afghanistan. again, thank you for your service to the nation. >> general campbell. >> chairman mccain thank you very much for the opportunity to appear before you today. i'm honored to lead and represent the men and women of the forces in afghanistan. thank you for your steadfast support. do to your leadership and commitment they are the best trained, equipped the nation has deployed. i like to pay tribute to our military families. in many ways our frequent absences...
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i was first afghanistan in 2006. my card gardening and women who were there from virginia, and then ambassador neumann said you'd let iraq take your eye off the ball in afghanistan. iraq polls our attention away. when we're in afghanistan, that pulled some attention away. at that point time in '06 he was worried about the same thing happening. i have been calling on congress since june. we need to be in this battle against isil and we need to be strong. i'm going to support strong motor action against isil but i am nervous and they think we do need to use history as our guide and not let the battle against isil deflect any attention away from the situation in afghanistan and our continued need to harvest and accelerate the gains we have made there. sebastian saavedra comment. as we get into the discussion i some the discussion i slump of amateur were not taking our eye off the ball in afghanistan and the great work we are doing. you indicated you don't think the taliban is not an existential threat to the nation. we
i was first afghanistan in 2006. my card gardening and women who were there from virginia, and then ambassador neumann said you'd let iraq take your eye off the ball in afghanistan. iraq polls our attention away. when we're in afghanistan, that pulled some attention away. at that point time in '06 he was worried about the same thing happening. i have been calling on congress since june. we need to be in this battle against isil and we need to be strong. i'm going to support strong motor action...
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we do have that in afghanistan. we work hard to build the mechanics, the right level of personnel to build the equipment. that will take time and we continue to build that capacity for the afghans. i think they will continue to have a small portion that will need contractors to work some of the very tough uses of equipment. i think they continue to grow that capacity. i saw some training in the maintenance area and went into one of the maintenance bays. they had several mechanics working. these are men working on these vehicles. they were doing quite well. their issue was not getting the right parts. as we did a deep dive on that, the issue is how they distribute departs from the warehouses, get them down to the corps. we are working that very hard. i went into a warehouses inside kabul. they had all of the things they needed in their. i told president ghani, we have to get the commanders in there. the culture inside of afghanistan, they get this in there, hold on to it. they understand the impact it will have on th
we do have that in afghanistan. we work hard to build the mechanics, the right level of personnel to build the equipment. that will take time and we continue to build that capacity for the afghans. i think they will continue to have a small portion that will need contractors to work some of the very tough uses of equipment. i think they continue to grow that capacity. i saw some training in the maintenance area and went into one of the maintenance bays. they had several mechanics working. these...
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can we prevent that in afghanistan? >> i believe the afghan security forces are not going to let afghanistan go in the way that iraq went. they've told me that. i've seen the senior leadership in the army, the police, they tell me that. they believe that strongly. they have a government now that wants to continue to work with the international forces, wants to continue to provide the requisite resources and authorities for their leadership, not let them go down that route. they went through the election last year. people thought they would fracture among ethnic lines, they did not. they're very proud of that. i just don't see that happening with continued training, they continue to build that up on the afghan forces, both in the army and police. i don't see that happening. >> here's my other concern the economy. i've always believed and i've been there a few times myself, their economy in 2001, when all this began was about $4 billion. that was their economy as far as in afghanistan. that went from $4 billion to $20 bil
can we prevent that in afghanistan? >> i believe the afghan security forces are not going to let afghanistan go in the way that iraq went. they've told me that. i've seen the senior leadership in the army, the police, they tell me that. they believe that strongly. they have a government now that wants to continue to work with the international forces, wants to continue to provide the requisite resources and authorities for their leadership, not let them go down that route. they went...
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we do have that in afghanistan. we work hard to build the mechanics, the right level of personnel to build the equipment. that will take time and we continue to build that capacity for the afghans. i think they will continue to have a small portion that will need contractors to work some of the very tough uses of equipment. i think they continue to grow that capacity. i saw some training in the maintenance area and went into one of the maintenance bays. they had several mechanics working. these are men working on these vehicles. they were doing quite well. their issue was not getting the right parts. as we did a deep dive on that, the issue is how they distribute departs from the warehouses, get them down to the corps. we are working that very hard. i went into a warehouses inside kabul. they had all of the things they needed in their. i told president ghani, we have to get the commanders in there. the culture inside of afghanistan, they get this in there, hold on to it. they understand the impact it will have on th
we do have that in afghanistan. we work hard to build the mechanics, the right level of personnel to build the equipment. that will take time and we continue to build that capacity for the afghans. i think they will continue to have a small portion that will need contractors to work some of the very tough uses of equipment. i think they continue to grow that capacity. i saw some training in the maintenance area and went into one of the maintenance bays. they had several mechanics working. these...
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forces in afghanistan last august, afghanistan has entered what ambassador cunningham yesterday called a pivotal period. the emergence of a national unity government under the leaders has had an immediate impact on security in afghanistan, with the signing of the bilateral security agreement and the nato status of forces agreement. 2/3 of thing afghans polled want u.s. and coalition troops to stay to train the afghan security forces. your challenge is to successfully lead the u.s. and coalition effort to train, advise and assist afghan security forces and conduct counterterrorism operations. even as u.s. and coalition forces have gone down to postcombat levels in afghanistan. we would be interested in your assessment whether you currently have the forces you feel you need to carry out these two missions. we're also seeking your best military judgment this morning on what further reductions, if any, you would recommend for u.s. forces in afghanistan and under what condition. at yesterday's hearing, referring again to ambassador crocker, he warned that the consequences of disengagement c
forces in afghanistan last august, afghanistan has entered what ambassador cunningham yesterday called a pivotal period. the emergence of a national unity government under the leaders has had an immediate impact on security in afghanistan, with the signing of the bilateral security agreement and the nato status of forces agreement. 2/3 of thing afghans polled want u.s. and coalition troops to stay to train the afghan security forces. your challenge is to successfully lead the u.s. and coalition...
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how has that worked in afghanistan? we had money going to your enemy, going to people who were misusing our funds to work against our interest. how is that on the task force been working? >> probably about 780 plus different contractors since 2010 we have taken a look at, embedded those in 100. and has denied insurgents $9.8 billion. that has been a game tender. we continue to work that -- game changer. we can reach back quickly with that. based on that success, nato has already adopted that methodology. >> thank you. >> senator. >> thank you, mr. chairman. thank you for meeting make -- with me yesterday, general. i believe there is more flexibility needed to do what is needed. to look at the situation on the ground and determine the decisions we make. you mentioned before, kabul cen tric that we might come if we found ourselves in a situation, what would that do in these areas if we wound up in that situation? >> the plan is that when we go kabul center, we would work in the course through rta. that they have the capac
how has that worked in afghanistan? we had money going to your enemy, going to people who were misusing our funds to work against our interest. how is that on the task force been working? >> probably about 780 plus different contractors since 2010 we have taken a look at, embedded those in 100. and has denied insurgents $9.8 billion. that has been a game tender. we continue to work that -- game changer. we can reach back quickly with that. based on that success, nato has already adopted...
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forces afghanistan is currently involved with a winter review of the afghanistan campaign. this review is looking at all of our lines of effort in afghanistan, not just the military. as i stated, the afghan president is a credible and effective partner. he's asked for nato and the united states to provide some flexibility in our planning to account for the fact that his government remains in transition. i have provided options on adjusting our force sponsor through my chain of command. the issue is how long we stay engaged at the regional level in 2015. once again, i express my profound gratitude to all the committee members for your unfailing support of our mission and our troops in afghanistan. i'm humble and privileged to lead men and women of their caliber and courage. every day, they make us all proud. i look forward to your questions. thank you. >> thank you very much general. in an address to the nation on 27 may, 2014, president obama said about afghanistan, quote, we will bring america's longest war to a responsible end and then announce calendar dates for our with
forces afghanistan is currently involved with a winter review of the afghanistan campaign. this review is looking at all of our lines of effort in afghanistan, not just the military. as i stated, the afghan president is a credible and effective partner. he's asked for nato and the united states to provide some flexibility in our planning to account for the fact that his government remains in transition. i have provided options on adjusting our force sponsor through my chain of command. the...
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economy is falling apart, security, there is no security in afghanistan. 34 million people live in afghanistan. maybe i don't know the number of people being killed and it's too much, every life counts, but it's probably less than the number of people who get killed on the roads here in the united states. let's be a little more optimistic about the country. it is a new administration. there are real hopes. maybe these things are going to be tackled little better. let's be hopeful, let's be positive. i think afghanistan is going to be a beautiful country, and i hope all of you will be able to one day come and visit it. [applause] >> where are the mics? right here in the front. >> good evening. i came to the united states through the initiate teach afghan women program. i'm very happy. it is a wonderful time for me to be here today. i will never forget today. the first thing i would like to say -- >> we will ask a question. we have a short period of time. >> students who don't go to afghanistan, they are working here. they are working for the country, for their women. we would love to go back an
economy is falling apart, security, there is no security in afghanistan. 34 million people live in afghanistan. maybe i don't know the number of people being killed and it's too much, every life counts, but it's probably less than the number of people who get killed on the roads here in the united states. let's be a little more optimistic about the country. it is a new administration. there are real hopes. maybe these things are going to be tackled little better. let's be hopeful, let's be...
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i want to withdraw from afghanistan responsibly. i want lines of defenses over there so they don't come here. doesn't that make sense? >> it does make sense. >> i am glad afghans living longer that afghan girls are going to school. i'm proud of what we accomplished, but i'm worried about americans living at home. the reason i want to continue to invest in afghanistan dial with isil al-nusra and all the other groups is because they're trying to hit us. do you agree that the only way you can detour radical islam you have to prevent the attack before it occurs. >> i can't give a simple answer to that. >> they don't mind dying. >> you need to prevent -- i think that a comprehensive counter terrorism strategy begins foremost with defenses, but has other dimensions, as well in terms of removing the conditions that create safe havens and some of the ability for recruiting of terrorists, so it's a complex issue, but protecting ourselves needs to come first. >> you are listening to our continuing coverage of the confirmation hearings of dr.
i want to withdraw from afghanistan responsibly. i want lines of defenses over there so they don't come here. doesn't that make sense? >> it does make sense. >> i am glad afghans living longer that afghan girls are going to school. i'm proud of what we accomplished, but i'm worried about americans living at home. the reason i want to continue to invest in afghanistan dial with isil al-nusra and all the other groups is because they're trying to hit us. do you agree that the only way...
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so what would you suggest for this new nato mission in afghanistan? how should they approach this training that actually benefits the afghan army? >> sure. two easy questions. [laughter] so first on pakistan which i think we could have a whole other forum on, you know, from one perspective, yes, i hear you. you know, pakistan cares about its own interests as any country does. and, you know, from the -- again, i know i sound like a bit of a broken record, we saw a shift both out on the ground and then back hoar diplomatically with back here diplomatically about 2005, 2006 when we did the full shift over to nato. and i think it became very clear to them in at least off-the-record discussions that this was a beginning even that early of the eventual u.s. withdrawal. that's not making an excuse but that's just looking at it from pakistan's viewpoint and that they're going to be left, you know holding this mess, so to speak, as they viewed afghanistan, and they're going to work through their proxies. and we all know that working through sur kuwaits and wor
so what would you suggest for this new nato mission in afghanistan? how should they approach this training that actually benefits the afghan army? >> sure. two easy questions. [laughter] so first on pakistan which i think we could have a whole other forum on, you know, from one perspective, yes, i hear you. you know, pakistan cares about its own interests as any country does. and, you know, from the -- again, i know i sound like a bit of a broken record, we saw a shift both out on the...
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i want to withdraw from afghanistan responsibly. i want lines of defenses over there so they don't come here. doesn't that make sense? >> it does make sense. >> i'm glad afghan people are living longer and girls are going to school. but i'm worried about americans living longer. and the reason i want to continue to invest in afghanistan and al nusra and all of the other, is because they are trying to hit us. do you believe the only way to deter radical islam is you can't deter it you have to -- >> sir, i can't give an answer. >> they don't mind dying. >> i think a counter-terrorism strategy begins foremost with defenses but has other dimensions as well in terms of removing the conditions that create safe havens and some of the ability for recruiting of terrorists so it is a complex issue, but protecting ourselves needs to come first. >> and i'll close to me. to me it is not complex. the only way you can keep them from coming back here to america, is to stay over there, disrupt the operations keep them on the run, don't let them gath
i want to withdraw from afghanistan responsibly. i want lines of defenses over there so they don't come here. doesn't that make sense? >> it does make sense. >> i'm glad afghan people are living longer and girls are going to school. but i'm worried about americans living longer. and the reason i want to continue to invest in afghanistan and al nusra and all of the other, is because they are trying to hit us. do you believe the only way to deter radical islam is you can't deter it...
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agriculture promote afghanistan agriculture. you see cheryl exclusivinterview with him in the next few days. >> convicted of leaking national security secret has been approved for hormone therapy to unable the transition to become a woman. the first for the army. chelsea is still a soldier serving 35 year sentence at the fort leavenworth problem. soldier convicted of sending classified documents to wikileke. erica nelson the come man didn't at fort leavenworth called it medically appropriate and necessary. >> tonight the incredible image of a snowmobile rider swept away in avalanche in an instant n.seconds friends jump in the rest cue as wall of snow heading rate for them. all caught on camera. tvl clayton with really remarkable pictures with really remarkable pictures. >> it happens in seconds. as snowmobileer near wyoming speeds up this mountain. the mountain comes crashing down. >> fellow snowmobileer watch below race to get out of the way. trying not to lose sight of their friend sam robinson. >> luckily a clue. right there
agriculture promote afghanistan agriculture. you see cheryl exclusivinterview with him in the next few days. >> convicted of leaking national security secret has been approved for hormone therapy to unable the transition to become a woman. the first for the army. chelsea is still a soldier serving 35 year sentence at the fort leavenworth problem. soldier convicted of sending classified documents to wikileke. erica nelson the come man didn't at fort leavenworth called it medically...
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he escaped from afghanistan 35 years ago with one son. on his way his other five children and wife drowned crossing a river. in pakistan he was remarried had more children and grandchildren, all 16 of them are now back in afghanistan. he says the pakistani police detained him and then his son until they agreed to leave. >> translator: they gave us this document saying that you have only three days. you have to leave. what can you do in three days? i was selling things in the street. some people owed me money i left it all behind. >> reporter: he still remembers his old mud brick home in afghanistan and it's or charted. it's the first time his sons, who were born in pakistan, have ever been to afghanistan. >> translator: our first few days were tough. i wasn't relaxed. it was all new. now my heart is. [ inaudible ] here no one. [ inaudible ] in pakistan. [ inaudible ] >> reporter: in the last month more than 3,500 afghan families have left pakistan. that's more than the entire number who crossed in all of last year. thousands of afghan ref
he escaped from afghanistan 35 years ago with one son. on his way his other five children and wife drowned crossing a river. in pakistan he was remarried had more children and grandchildren, all 16 of them are now back in afghanistan. he says the pakistani police detained him and then his son until they agreed to leave. >> translator: they gave us this document saying that you have only three days. you have to leave. what can you do in three days? i was selling things in the street. some...
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afghanistan beat bangladesh in their one previous meeting in this format in the end afghanistan all out for 162 so lose by 105 runs. >> we don't think that they're up for the fight right from ball one. that's a criticism that we'll talk to criticism now. >> we need a really good win. that has been done. that's not an easy win but a comprehensive win. in that case i think it's really great feeling. >> bangladesh next face australia. richard par al jazeera. >> england's world cup campaign already has a growing number of problems. they were heavily beaten by australia in their first game. and headed their next match against new zealand. he's failed to score in four of the last five innings. >> i think it has helped, re reingauging with the belief that you need to have that tournament nation in your training. probably gives more confidence than if it was my first time going through a bad one. >> named as the european captain for the 26-16 ryder cup. they won the title four times as and northern irishman will be leading a european team that has won six of the last seven matches. next year's
afghanistan beat bangladesh in their one previous meeting in this format in the end afghanistan all out for 162 so lose by 105 runs. >> we don't think that they're up for the fight right from ball one. that's a criticism that we'll talk to criticism now. >> we need a really good win. that has been done. that's not an easy win but a comprehensive win. in that case i think it's really great feeling. >> bangladesh next face australia. richard par al jazeera. >> england's...
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forces in afghanistan. at a house armed services committee hearing today retired general michael flynn, the former head of military intelligence, testified about the threat posed by isis. he calls for a more aggressive strategy against the militant group in iraq and syria. president obama has asked congress to pass a new authorization of military force against isis. congressman matt thornberry chairs this two hour hearing. >> on wednesday, the president submitted to congress proposal for authorization to use military force against isis. although the president ordered combat operations against isis take place in iraq, since last august and in syria since last september, only now has he sought congressional authorization required by the constitution. despite air strikes, press accounts say isis expanded control in syria, the world has been horrified at its barbarrism. the u.s. has a setback in yemen abandoned our place there a plays the president held out as model for counterterrorism approach. now we are in
forces in afghanistan. at a house armed services committee hearing today retired general michael flynn, the former head of military intelligence, testified about the threat posed by isis. he calls for a more aggressive strategy against the militant group in iraq and syria. president obama has asked congress to pass a new authorization of military force against isis. congressman matt thornberry chairs this two hour hearing. >> on wednesday, the president submitted to congress proposal for...
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i mean afghanistan. if you look at afghanistan, it is a thousand miles away from the iraq and syria. they were fairly strat edgic. and they have captured oil fields because of the revenue generation. and there is no such thing in afghanistan. there is a lot of re- flagged efforts. and people not happy with the taliban and certainly not happy with the government. they can see what is going on there and giving them some credibility. but at the same token. if you look at 4300 afghan soldiers killed last year and 4300 killed this year and so there is a growing understanding with the afghan people that the the government is losing the ability to protect them especially with the pull out. >> that goes to a larger point then. one of the reasons why the headline is catchy about isis going to afghanistan. the same question about iraq is raised there. if we pull outside are are we creating a power vacum where more terrorist groups can get in and plot against the united states. what do you think about these reports
i mean afghanistan. if you look at afghanistan, it is a thousand miles away from the iraq and syria. they were fairly strat edgic. and they have captured oil fields because of the revenue generation. and there is no such thing in afghanistan. there is a lot of re- flagged efforts. and people not happy with the taliban and certainly not happy with the government. they can see what is going on there and giving them some credibility. but at the same token. if you look at 4300 afghan soldiers...
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they've been with us in bosnia, afghanistan. they're with us in the intervention in libya and to have partners like that, i sat on the ground in several chapters of the book in southern afghanistan and just to put a face on this, to have an american officer standing next to an arab officer, talking to groups of afghan and to have the arabs say this is not the way. look at dubai. there is a better path for you and your children to still be followers of islam. look at what the united states did for germany. immediately undermining the ideology and frankly the ignorance of the taliban was worth the time that the u.s. soldiers. the other piece i became very passionate about his women's empowerment. we need to take that out of this feel-good humanitarian realm and put it in the national security round. no ideology and i think the u.s. the nobel peace committee but they got that would write and i about fell out of my chair. if you think i'm brave or any of our soldiers are brave that little girl is brave. those of the women leaders we
they've been with us in bosnia, afghanistan. they're with us in the intervention in libya and to have partners like that, i sat on the ground in several chapters of the book in southern afghanistan and just to put a face on this, to have an american officer standing next to an arab officer, talking to groups of afghan and to have the arabs say this is not the way. look at dubai. there is a better path for you and your children to still be followers of islam. look at what the united states did...
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mission in afghanistan. cheryl jennings goes to kabul for an abc7 news exclusive with the general in >> welcome back. we are starting this half-hour with a look at our weather with meteorologist lisa argen. >> hello carolyn. 7:01 is the official sunrise. a nice shot here. plenty of pretty pictures around the bay this early with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. 55 san francisco. only spot we have fog is up in santa rosa. three quarter mile visibility. look how nice and clear it is from our sutro tower camera. and livermore checking in at 45. finally from our roof camera today with all the sun and the high pressure ridge still in control, a light offshore flow, looking at numbers in the low 70s for san francisco. 70 at the coast. mid-70s around oakland. upper 70s santa rosa san jose. when will it end? we have changes for the holiday monday. i'll have them in a few minutes. carolyn. >> lisa, thank you. police in denmark shot and killed a man thought to be connected to two deadly shootings in copenhagen. why dan
mission in afghanistan. cheryl jennings goes to kabul for an abc7 news exclusive with the general in >> welcome back. we are starting this half-hour with a look at our weather with meteorologist lisa argen. >> hello carolyn. 7:01 is the official sunrise. a nice shot here. plenty of pretty pictures around the bay this early with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. 55 san francisco. only spot we have fog is up in santa rosa. three quarter mile visibility. look how nice and clear it is...
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economy is falling apart, security, there is no security in afghanistan. 34 million people live in afghanistan. maybe i don't know the number of people being killed and it's too much, every life counts, but it's probably less than the number of people who get killed on the roads here in the united states. let's be a little more optimistic about the country. it is a new administration. there are real hopes. maybe these things are going to be tackled little better. let's be hopeful, let's be positive. i think afghanistan is going to be a beautiful country, and i hope all of you will be able to one day come and visit it. [applause] >> where are the mics? right here in the front. >> good evening. i came to the united states through the initiate teach afghan women program. i'm very happy. it is a wonderful time for me to be here today. i will never forget today. the first thing i would like to say -- >> we will ask a question. we have a short period of time. >> students who don't go to afghanistan, they are working here. they are working for the country, for their women. we would love to go back an
economy is falling apart, security, there is no security in afghanistan. 34 million people live in afghanistan. maybe i don't know the number of people being killed and it's too much, every life counts, but it's probably less than the number of people who get killed on the roads here in the united states. let's be a little more optimistic about the country. it is a new administration. there are real hopes. maybe these things are going to be tackled little better. let's be hopeful, let's be...
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aid mission in afghanistan. he says now many road are paved and more people are getting access to electricity in. 2002 very few afghan had access to electricity. now over a quarter of the people in afghanistan have access to electricity. mainly through this grid that we have helped set up. >>reporter: cell phone use is also up dramatically in. 2002 the country had 64 cell phone and today 89 percent are over 20 million people if 20 million population of the country have access to to a cell phone. >> he has a back ground from the world bank. if anybody can turn afghanistan around l economy around it's the president began i but will take considerable time. >> none of this would be possible without the support and sacrifice of military coalition. general campbell is leading the nato mission in afghanistan to train afghan security forces to keep the peace. so the president can help the country prosper. >> how we can create a lot of jobs to really create middle class for the country. >> all roads lead to us. and we ha
aid mission in afghanistan. he says now many road are paved and more people are getting access to electricity in. 2002 very few afghan had access to electricity. now over a quarter of the people in afghanistan have access to electricity. mainly through this grid that we have helped set up. >>reporter: cell phone use is also up dramatically in. 2002 the country had 64 cell phone and today 89 percent are over 20 million people if 20 million population of the country have access to to a cell...
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troops still in afghanistan. the present timetable calls for 5500 to remain in theater through year's end. >> the president throughout that time has preserved the flexibility to respond to the security situation on the ground. >> reporter: over 13 years the u.s. lost 2200 troops in the afghan war. the afghan national security force has complete responsibility for safeguarding the country. those americans who stay will conduct counterterrorism operations and train, advise and assist the afghan forces. >> while the casualty rates of afghan partners in fight against the taliban are high there's no doubt none whatsoever, about the afghan willingness to fight and die for their country. >> reporter: at the senate armed services committee, top former officials warned the commander in chief about the perils of precipitous withdrawal. >> my sense is that in 2016 is too soon to assume that we that the afghan national security forces will be capable enough that we can afford to withdraw all of our forces from the field. >>
troops still in afghanistan. the present timetable calls for 5500 to remain in theater through year's end. >> the president throughout that time has preserved the flexibility to respond to the security situation on the ground. >> reporter: over 13 years the u.s. lost 2200 troops in the afghan war. the afghan national security force has complete responsibility for safeguarding the country. those americans who stay will conduct counterterrorism operations and train, advise and assist...
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n iraq and afghanistan. he was honorably discharged. the signing ceremony at the white house is 20 minutes. >> ladies and gentlemen, this is michelle obama. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states, accompanied by mr. jake would. -- wood. [applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, this marks a historic event for the veteran community. clay hunt was an amazing and man. it is fitting we are here to sign a bill into law with his name on it. i first met clay in the marine corps. i saw an bodied in hand -- embodied in him the ideal. and afghanistan during our second to her, he was frustrated. i ask him then, why are you here? is said, i'm here for you, jake. that was the type of guy clay was. clay left the marine corps is a proud veteran. i went down to haiti with team rubicon. clay, singer efforts unfold, took off by himself to join us in the ground. when he arrived, he said it looked like we needed some help. he flashed his trademark cheapest grin -- sheepish grin. he struggled to find a job that would provide him the s
n iraq and afghanistan. he was honorably discharged. the signing ceremony at the white house is 20 minutes. >> ladies and gentlemen, this is michelle obama. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states, accompanied by mr. jake would. -- wood. [applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, this marks a historic event for the veteran community. clay hunt was an amazing and man. it is fitting we are here to sign a bill into law with his name on it. i first met clay in the...
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troops out of afghanistan. >> this november you get to decide the future of the afghanistan war. you know governor romney had nothing to say about afghanistan last week. yeah, he hasn't offered a plan for the 33,000 troops who will have come home from this war by the end of this month. he said that ending the war in iraq was tragic. i think it was the right thing to do and i said i would do it and we did. i said we'd take out bin laden, and we did. we are bringing our troops home from are afghanistan, and i set a timetable. we will have them all out of there by 2014. >> well then in may of 2014 the president gave a new timetable for the afghanistan drawdown. the plan would bring the u.s. force there to 5500 by the end of 2015 and bring all u.s. troops home by the time he leaves office in early 2017. now the commander of u.s. and nato forces in afghanistan wants some leeway. general john campbell is wanting to keep more than 5500 troops into 2016 to keep training centers open longer than currently planned, but still end the military mission entirely in 2017. part of the reason for
troops out of afghanistan. >> this november you get to decide the future of the afghanistan war. you know governor romney had nothing to say about afghanistan last week. yeah, he hasn't offered a plan for the 33,000 troops who will have come home from this war by the end of this month. he said that ending the war in iraq was tragic. i think it was the right thing to do and i said i would do it and we did. i said we'd take out bin laden, and we did. we are bringing our troops home from are...
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troops in afghanistan are supposed to be doing. they're not combat force he. they are training ansf forces working with them in the field to basically improve their capacity and make them more confident in their skill sets. but it's the afghan military that's carrying out the fight against the taliban. now complaints that republicans have made about a too-hasty pullout from the country well you're now starting to hear something similar coming from the top general of u.s. and nato forces general john campbell. he has suggested slowing down the number of u.s. troops, leaving the country by the 2016 deadline. and there's also this: they're not just going to continue with the draw down. in fact they're sending in more troops. members of the seventh infantry division headquarters unit from joint base lewis mcanchored in washington state are going to be deploying, into canada, one of the hotly contested places for what general campbell would like to see and more important what president ashraf ghani would like to see. >> when we look at syria and iraq we see power v
troops in afghanistan are supposed to be doing. they're not combat force he. they are training ansf forces working with them in the field to basically improve their capacity and make them more confident in their skill sets. but it's the afghan military that's carrying out the fight against the taliban. now complaints that republicans have made about a too-hasty pullout from the country well you're now starting to hear something similar coming from the top general of u.s. and nato forces general...
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may soon have a new course and strategy in afghanistan. america's presence there has been dwindling for years. major combat operations ended in december. now some 10,000 troops remain but the process of withdrawal could soon slow down. this comes as newly confirmed secretary of defense ash carter meets with afghanistan's president in kabul. carter says afghanistan's military has improved greatly, but so, too, has the threat posed by a resurgerient taliban and a change in strategy will be much more than just the slow drawdown. >> what we also have to look beyond because the united states and our coalition partners' long-term commitments in resources, equipment and other support will be just as critical for afghanistan security over the long haul. >> and to add to all of this comes word from top afghan officials peace talks could be in the works with the taliban as soon as next month. peter doocy is live in washington tonight. what kind of relationship does the taliban have with the afghan government? >> reporter: none, julie. they don't eve
may soon have a new course and strategy in afghanistan. america's presence there has been dwindling for years. major combat operations ended in december. now some 10,000 troops remain but the process of withdrawal could soon slow down. this comes as newly confirmed secretary of defense ash carter meets with afghanistan's president in kabul. carter says afghanistan's military has improved greatly, but so, too, has the threat posed by a resurgerient taliban and a change in strategy will be much...
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excited about the future of afghanistan. there is a government about the people that understands a great vision. >> that big vision comes from knewly elected president who met for the california based roots of peace founders. his main focus, developing the agricultural economy. >> the armed general in charge of resolute support told me they're fighting hard fro detective it's only people. >> they have a lead for security. they're quite proud of that. >> when they die, their memories are honored here every week. >> you saw a member from the afghan army here. under this government they've embraced the international community. >> general campbell understands improving the economy and followed work of roots of peace they plant aid cherry tree as a symbol of hope. i went to afghanistan in 2005 to see a pilot project by roots of peace to raise grapevines and now, it's linking farmers and traders after the market. >> general campbell's personal roots trace back to san francisco bay area. >> i grew up as an air force brat. my dad wa
excited about the future of afghanistan. there is a government about the people that understands a great vision. >> that big vision comes from knewly elected president who met for the california based roots of peace founders. his main focus, developing the agricultural economy. >> the armed general in charge of resolute support told me they're fighting hard fro detective it's only people. >> they have a lead for security. they're quite proud of that. >> when they die,...
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mission in afghanistan. our cheryl jennings goes to could be he will for an abc7 in our house, we do just about everything online. and our old internet just wasn't cutting it. so i switched us from u-verse to xfinity. they have the fastest, most reliable internet. which is perfect for me, because i think everything should just work. works? works. works! works? works. works. >> welcome back. we are starting in half hour, as we always do, by taking a look at the weather with our meteorologist lisa argen. >> hi there, good morning. from the east bay here's a view of a nice glassy bay and the sunshine. temperatures quickly warming up underneath the clear skies. 57 in the city, palo alto. mid-60s for oakland. and 61 at the coast. a lack of wind will do that. we could see an on shore push late in the day. 52 in livermore, santa rosa and napa. some of the valley temperatures lagging behind but everyone in the 70s today. temperatures still 10 to 15 degrees above average. it should be the last day we are that warm be
mission in afghanistan. our cheryl jennings goes to could be he will for an abc7 in our house, we do just about everything online. and our old internet just wasn't cutting it. so i switched us from u-verse to xfinity. they have the fastest, most reliable internet. which is perfect for me, because i think everything should just work. works? works. works! works? works. works. >> welcome back. we are starting in half hour, as we always do, by taking a look at the weather with our...
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today about the progress on security issues in afghanistan. general campbell said he needs flexibility in keeping a number of forces in afghanistan because the hard work so hard is working to protect america. >> over 13 years have passed since 9/11 attacks and we have not forgotten why we came to afghanistan and why we remain. since 2001 the extraordinary efforts and encourage of our forces have ensured another terrorist attack originating from afghanistan and directed against the united states homeland has not occurred. >> tonight, i hope you will john me for my interview with general campbell during the trip to afghanistan with the fonders of the san rafael based we nonprofit to find out why general campbell is supporting the work of the teamworking with farmers and traders in afghanistan and the general will tell you about his personal roots in the san francisco bay area tonight at 6:00. >>> a step we should all watch. >> a new twist in the little league barrel controversy. supporters of jackie robinson west teamization racism influenced th
today about the progress on security issues in afghanistan. general campbell said he needs flexibility in keeping a number of forces in afghanistan because the hard work so hard is working to protect america. >> over 13 years have passed since 9/11 attacks and we have not forgotten why we came to afghanistan and why we remain. since 2001 the extraordinary efforts and encourage of our forces have ensured another terrorist attack originating from afghanistan and directed against the united...
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mission in afghanistan. cheryl jennings goes to kabul for an abc7 news exclusiv here's a new trick for the same old dinner. try unsloppy joes. pillsbury grands biscuits. ♪ make dinner pop. ♪ what shall we do for dinner? pizza! with a little help, it's easy to whip up a great meal on a week night. pepperoni on your side... more pepperoni. cheers! pillsbury pizza crust. make dinner pop >> welcome back, everyone. we are starting this half-hour with a look at the weather with our meteorologist lisa argen. >> good morning, everyone. we are starting out with some cool temperatures in the north bay valleys. 41 in napa. fog up in santa rosa. a little fog here. 52 hayward, 56 san francisco. 40s out toward livermore. we could see some fog out toward the livermore valley with 2 to 5 degrees of cooling in the overnight hours. we are looking for still a warm afternoon and a sea breeze kickingping today, making very little change for the afternoon highs. that means we could see a few records. once again low 70s at the
mission in afghanistan. cheryl jennings goes to kabul for an abc7 news exclusiv here's a new trick for the same old dinner. try unsloppy joes. pillsbury grands biscuits. ♪ make dinner pop. ♪ what shall we do for dinner? pizza! with a little help, it's easy to whip up a great meal on a week night. pepperoni on your side... more pepperoni. cheers! pillsbury pizza crust. make dinner pop >> welcome back, everyone. we are starting this half-hour with a look at the weather with our...
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afghanistan is surrounded by india, china, middle east and europe. afghanistan's prized produce is drawing attention to the markets thanks to programs funded by u.s. aid. >> the big goal for us is to make afghanistan one of the exporters for the region. >> president gani wants his country to move away from an aid baesed economy and now asking silicon valley to bring ideas to companies. >> 60% of them are under 30. we're becoming younger. and with young, you know there is no sense of a day before yesterday. what they're focused on is the day after tomorrow. >> the president of the san jose state university is the close friend and trusted advisor, college roommates are now collaborating on strategies. >> i was in kab ufrment l from before christmas. first week of january. we talk about water systems and electricity and technology and railroads, higher education. >> when the taliban were kicked out, there were about 800,000 afghan students in school, almost all boys. and now, there are estimated 8.6 million afghan children in school about a third of who
afghanistan is surrounded by india, china, middle east and europe. afghanistan's prized produce is drawing attention to the markets thanks to programs funded by u.s. aid. >> the big goal for us is to make afghanistan one of the exporters for the region. >> president gani wants his country to move away from an aid baesed economy and now asking silicon valley to bring ideas to companies. >> 60% of them are under 30. we're becoming younger. and with young, you know there is no...
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exit from afghanistan. >> another piece of news in afghanistan some found troubling this week the possibility of negotiations with the taliban. this has been an old question that dogged this administration. there was some doing talks quietly early on. now there's potential to do it openly. there was supposed to be a talk with members of the taliban this week. is that a wise move? >> i mean listen whether americans like it or not, the taliban are significant players in afghanistan. the only way you'll have a negotiated peace is by dealing with the taliban. in the early days right after 9/11 they were clearly lumped into the narrative as being affiliated with al qaeda, which they were in terms of safeguarding of osama bin laden. but there were real and well documented breaks between the taliban and al qaeda. this sort of blanket terrorist label that's been leveled against the taliban isn't particularly constructive for creating a more nuanced piece. there's a lot more than is presented. >> the question has gone from do we want to be talking to the taliban to do we have a choice. i do want to ta
exit from afghanistan. >> another piece of news in afghanistan some found troubling this week the possibility of negotiations with the taliban. this has been an old question that dogged this administration. there was some doing talks quietly early on. now there's potential to do it openly. there was supposed to be a talk with members of the taliban this week. is that a wise move? >> i mean listen whether americans like it or not, the taliban are significant players in afghanistan....
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afghanistan is surrounded by india, china, middle east and europe. afghanistan's prized produce is drawing attention to the markets thanks to programs funded by u.s. aid. >> the big goal for us is to make afghanistan one of the exporters for the region. >> president gani wants his country to move away from an aid baesed economy and now asking silicon valley to bring ideas to companies. >> 60% of them are under 30. we're becoming younger. and with young, you know there is no sense of a day before yesterday. what they're focused on is the day after tomorrow. >> the president of the san jose state university is the close friend and trusted advisor, college roommates are now collaborating on strategies. >> i was in kab ufrment l from before christmas. first week of january. we talk about water systems and electricity and technology and railroads, higher education. >> when the taliban were kicked out, there were about 800,000 afghan students in school, almost all boys. and now, there are estimated 8.6 million afghan children in school about a third of who
afghanistan is surrounded by india, china, middle east and europe. afghanistan's prized produce is drawing attention to the markets thanks to programs funded by u.s. aid. >> the big goal for us is to make afghanistan one of the exporters for the region. >> president gani wants his country to move away from an aid baesed economy and now asking silicon valley to bring ideas to companies. >> 60% of them are under 30. we're becoming younger. and with young, you know there is no...
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trying to make a go of it for isis in afghanistan. that report came out last month. today it is reported that guy, that commander was killed in afghanistan by an american drone. a one name guy who everyone said was key to isis's effort to get a foothold in a third country. he was the one guy everyone was willing to say he is the out post of isis in afghanistan. apparently they got him. it was the afghan government that announced that today, but local officials in the area said the actual hit that killed the operative came from a drone. the isis commander and a few others had just returned from a livestock market where they had gone to preach and encourage people to join isis and then he was shot down by a drone. it is known as the first military action taken against isis in afghanistan. more than 1,000 miles from the group's home territory in syria and iraq. so if you're keeping track at home, the u.s. is at war in iraq, syria, afghanistan as well. it is getting to be a big war, right? not to mention the special forces raids behind en
trying to make a go of it for isis in afghanistan. that report came out last month. today it is reported that guy, that commander was killed in afghanistan by an american drone. a one name guy who everyone said was key to isis's effort to get a foothold in a third country. he was the one guy everyone was willing to say he is the out post of isis in afghanistan. apparently they got him. it was the afghan government that announced that today, but local officials in the area said the actual hit...
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. >> in afghanistan taliban gunman and suicide bombers killed at least 20 policeman. the local government in the province said a guard was killed at the entrance of the police headquarters. at least two suicide bombers blew themselves up inside the compound. eight people have been wounded. nicole johnson hat latest from kabul. >> four attackers entered the headquarters of the provincial police station. two of the suicide bombers all of them wearing police uniforms detonated explosives in the kitchen, as well as the dining room. this was a very big hit by the taliban to have killed at least 20 police officers. it's a strong message from the taliban to the afghan government and the security forces that they can hit anywhere, anytime. it's also significant because of the location, the headquarters of the police should be a secure location, and the timing is significant, as well because a couple of days ago, the afghan government launched a military campaign in the southern part of afghanistan, targeting the taliban. this is down in helmund province and kandahar. this com
. >> in afghanistan taliban gunman and suicide bombers killed at least 20 policeman. the local government in the province said a guard was killed at the entrance of the police headquarters. at least two suicide bombers blew themselves up inside the compound. eight people have been wounded. nicole johnson hat latest from kabul. >> four attackers entered the headquarters of the provincial police station. two of the suicide bombers all of them wearing police uniforms detonated...
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in afghanistan. >>> the u.s. house hearing committee is hearing on the use of force against isil. allan who has been talking so far. >> the director of national intelligence has been speaking. he has been covering the threat from isil and also the threat in ukraine. he said political instability is the new normal. more refugees than at anytime since the second word war. he is saying there is somewhere in the region of 3,400 european western fighters who have gone to fight with isil in iraq and syria, the number in the u.s. somewhere in the region of 180. he is also claiming the u.s. embassy, the closure in yemen has reduced anti-terrorism efforts. and moscow will be versus poor to react to any u.s. reaction in ukraine. that has been followed up with the military intelligence operation general, and he joined the wrath of john mccain in that hearing for suggesting that many america were to supply weapons to the ukrainian army they wouldn't get there in time to stop any advance by vladimir putin, the russians or rus
in afghanistan. >>> the u.s. house hearing committee is hearing on the use of force against isil. allan who has been talking so far. >> the director of national intelligence has been speaking. he has been covering the threat from isil and also the threat in ukraine. he said political instability is the new normal. more refugees than at anytime since the second word war. he is saying there is somewhere in the region of 3,400 european western fighters who have gone to fight with...
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excited about the future of afghanistan. there is a government about the people that understands a great vision. >> that big vision comes from knewly elected president who met for the california based roots of peace founders. his main focus, developing the agricultural economy. >> the armed general in charge of resolute support told me they're fighting hard fro detective it's only people. >> they have a lead for security. they're quite proud of that. >> when they die, their memories are honored here every week. >> you saw a member from the afghan army here. under this government they've embraced the international community. >> general campbell understands improving the economy and followed work of roots of peace they plant aid cherry tree as a symbol of hope. i went to afghanistan in 2005 to see a pilot project by roots of peace to raise grapevines and now, it's linking farmers and traders after the market. >> general campbell's personal roots trace back to san francisco bay area. >> i grew up as an air force brat. my dad wa
excited about the future of afghanistan. there is a government about the people that understands a great vision. >> that big vision comes from knewly elected president who met for the california based roots of peace founders. his main focus, developing the agricultural economy. >> the armed general in charge of resolute support told me they're fighting hard fro detective it's only people. >> they have a lead for security. they're quite proud of that. >> when they die,...
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the attack against the united states from afghanistan. and, yet, president obama's attitude seems to be this terrorist group doesn't represent an existential threat to the united states and maybe he doesn't believe they will reconstitute themselves as a state sponsor of terror if they take control of afghanistan or maybe he thinks somehow or another by saying the war against terror is over that it's over but it's not. >> he said no existential threat to the united states. i don't know how you define that do you define that where we have had so many americans beheaded just doing their jobs, basically. we put a lot of soldiers at risk too. when we go to war. american woman over there held hostage and i don't know who thinks she is coming home alive. is it enough that americans can't go to many places in the world? these are war zones i realize. is that an existential threat to the united states to americans? >> well, no. look. there is a difficulty, obviously going in that region. i'm worried more about that region coming to us. listen to w
the attack against the united states from afghanistan. and, yet, president obama's attitude seems to be this terrorist group doesn't represent an existential threat to the united states and maybe he doesn't believe they will reconstitute themselves as a state sponsor of terror if they take control of afghanistan or maybe he thinks somehow or another by saying the war against terror is over that it's over but it's not. >> he said no existential threat to the united states. i don't know how...
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afghanistan's decision to field paid off early. scotland were in trouble on 135 for seven josh davy was one of four wickets. the wicket partnership helped scotland post 210 their highest ever world cup total. it didn't look like afghanistan were going to be able to reach the target. steadied the run chase with seven fours and five sixes. 192 for nine, 19 runs off the target with one wicket remaining. scotland had the chance to wrap up the victory but he missed the bickell with the attempted direct hit. he struck the winning runs with a four to give afghanistan the victory with just three balls remaining. >> we shouted like a one shout and a big shout, and then the coach come, calmed down, said just one match and still we have a world cup, two match to win to get to the world stage. >> afghanistan next take on cohosts australia. al jazeera. >> these were the scenes in jalalabad after that match. afghanistan is the first team to win a world cup match after batting second and losing five wicket to say 12 runs. their victory keeps aliv
afghanistan's decision to field paid off early. scotland were in trouble on 135 for seven josh davy was one of four wickets. the wicket partnership helped scotland post 210 their highest ever world cup total. it didn't look like afghanistan were going to be able to reach the target. steadied the run chase with seven fours and five sixes. 192 for nine, 19 runs off the target with one wicket remaining. scotland had the chance to wrap up the victory but he missed the bickell with the attempted...
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all the sport for you, including cricket fans in afghanistan. separating a first-ever world cup victory. stay with us. >>> welcome back let's get the sport with jess. >> thank you. afghanistan have won the first ever match at the cricket world cup, beating scotland in a thrilling game at dunedin. >> reporter: neither scotland nor afghanistan won the world cup before. afghanistan's decision to field paid off early, taking the wicket of callum mcleod in the second. scotland were in trouble 195/7. josh davey was one of four wickets. the partnership of 62 helped scotland's post 210 - their highest ever world cup total. it didn't look like afghanistan would reach the target slumping 97-7. the run chase was steadied, with seven fours, and five sixes. afghanistan on 192 for nine. 19 runs off the target one wicket remaining. scotland had the chance to wrap up the victory, but mat missed the wicket with the attempted direct hit. relief. he struck the winning runs with a four to give afghanistan the victory with three balls remaining. >> when we win, we s
all the sport for you, including cricket fans in afghanistan. separating a first-ever world cup victory. stay with us. >>> welcome back let's get the sport with jess. >> thank you. afghanistan have won the first ever match at the cricket world cup, beating scotland in a thrilling game at dunedin. >> reporter: neither scotland nor afghanistan won the world cup before. afghanistan's decision to field paid off early, taking the wicket of callum mcleod in the second. scotland...
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>> fremont. >> fremont has the largest population outside of afghanistan. his son graduated from stanford and attends uc berkeley he wants to provide job opportunities throughout afghanistan. admiring lessons taught and wants to see it expand. >> we have inherited a million unemployed jobs john jobs, that is it. this is creating a job is a friend of mine. >> thank you. >> he was so charming. tomorrow night here on abc7 news you're going to meet brave young women working for roots of peace in afghanistan. helping widows learn how to support their families. i'm going to post as a preview of the story. >> just amazing. >> incredible opportunities. >> thank you. >> we'll move on. back to owe breaking news now, one person has now died from a horrible cal train crash in menlo park. >> david louie just arrived and is live there now. david what have you been been able to learn? >> we're standing in the middle of ravenswood avenue. police say they're about to open the street so we're going to have to step out of the lane of traffic. you can see this area is still fi
>> fremont. >> fremont has the largest population outside of afghanistan. his son graduated from stanford and attends uc berkeley he wants to provide job opportunities throughout afghanistan. admiring lessons taught and wants to see it expand. >> we have inherited a million unemployed jobs john jobs, that is it. this is creating a job is a friend of mine. >> thank you. >> he was so charming. tomorrow night here on abc7 news you're going to meet brave young women...
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afghanistan had been experiencing a mild winter until now. there has been heavy dumps of snow, up to two meters, smothering villages like this one. most of the province is still inaccessible rescuers can only get as far as the outskirts of the valley. people are leaving their homes behind. they can't cope with this such snow. it has become too dangerous. >> translator: three children and one adult are still under the snow. the government only rescued two people. also 300 animals are under the snow as a result of the avalanches. >> reporter: this is a province with two mountain ranges and a narrow valley in between. there is only 1 main road to get in and out. around 300 people are using shovels to dig through the snow, but they don't have the right equipment to get to all of the homes. >> translator: we demand the government comes and help are rescue the people who are still under the snow. these people are very poor and need help. >> reporter: cars and trucks are stuck on the roads, getting arrange the province and many other parts of afghan
afghanistan had been experiencing a mild winter until now. there has been heavy dumps of snow, up to two meters, smothering villages like this one. most of the province is still inaccessible rescuers can only get as far as the outskirts of the valley. people are leaving their homes behind. they can't cope with this such snow. it has become too dangerous. >> translator: three children and one adult are still under the snow. the government only rescued two people. also 300 animals are under...
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and what iraq is going to happen in afghanistan. and no military commander has suggested that we should get down to 1,000 troops in 2017, given the way the world is. this is literally nuts to lose all we fought for in afghanistan. >> all right. is he in favor of releasing the gitmo and was he in favor of the deal of five taliban released for bergdahl. >> chuck hagel said he was in favor of the deal. >> this is a fourth secretary of defense. i wish he had more passion in thinks delivery so he wasn't just going to take the job but do a little more. >> president obama has promised to close gitmo. i don't mind transferring prisoners to a new jail anywhere but he is literally letting people go. >> what does ash carter. >> he promised he would push back against transfers that aren't dangerous. >> these are not transfers they are releases. >> you are exactly right. he promised us he would tell us and be more transparent. we don't care about his promises. kelly ayotte is going to pass a bill that will go to president obama's desk, i hope, t
and what iraq is going to happen in afghanistan. and no military commander has suggested that we should get down to 1,000 troops in 2017, given the way the world is. this is literally nuts to lose all we fought for in afghanistan. >> all right. is he in favor of releasing the gitmo and was he in favor of the deal of five taliban released for bergdahl. >> chuck hagel said he was in favor of the deal. >> this is a fourth secretary of defense. i wish he had more passion in thinks...
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>> fremont. >> fremont has the largest population outside of afghanistan. his son graduated from stanford and attends uc berkeley he wants to provide job opportunities throughout afghanistan. admiring lessons taught and wants to see it expand. >> we have inherited a million unemployed jobs john jobs, that is it. this is creating a job is a friend of mine. >> thank you. >> he was so charming. tomorrow night here on abc7 news you're going to meet brave young women working for roots of peace in afghanistan. helping widows learn how to support their families. i'm going to post as a preview of the story. >> just amazing. >> incredible opportunities. >> thank you. >> we'll move on. back to owe breaking news now, one person has now died from a horrible cal train crash in menlo park. >> david louie just arrived and is live there now. david what have you been been able to learn? >> we're standing in the middle of ravenswood avenue. police say they're about to open the street so we're going to have to step out of the lane of traffic. you can see this area is still fi
>> fremont. >> fremont has the largest population outside of afghanistan. his son graduated from stanford and attends uc berkeley he wants to provide job opportunities throughout afghanistan. admiring lessons taught and wants to see it expand. >> we have inherited a million unemployed jobs john jobs, that is it. this is creating a job is a friend of mine. >> thank you. >> he was so charming. tomorrow night here on abc7 news you're going to meet brave young women...
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transparency international ranks afghanistan as the third worst in the world. let's bring in anna fellow at the new america foundation and author of the book no good man among the living. how much are these economic problems going to further threaten afghanistan's stability? >> well, it's going to be a major threat to the stability because a lot of people joined the tal ban because they don't have jobs. a lot of areas where there's worse fighting is because certain people have access to contracts and others don't and they join the at that ban. >> so the at that ban can provide a better economic opportunity? >> absolutely. they pay for their fighter >> it's not just the economy. this week we learned from the u.n. there were 13,000 deaths in afghanistan last year. >> the taliban is stronger in the sense that it operates in more areas than it did when the troops were on the ground. there's also proliferation of armed groups supported by the u.s., private security companies, militias. >> these are civilians. >> yes. >> but is the government in kabul strong enough t
transparency international ranks afghanistan as the third worst in the world. let's bring in anna fellow at the new america foundation and author of the book no good man among the living. how much are these economic problems going to further threaten afghanistan's stability? >> well, it's going to be a major threat to the stability because a lot of people joined the tal ban because they don't have jobs. a lot of areas where there's worse fighting is because certain people have access to...